Malvern Mastersizer 3000 User Manual

Chapter 2 Introducing the Mastersizer 3000
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USB
Provides data communication with the PC. For best performance connect to a high
speed USB port on the PC:
CAN 1-3
Supplies power and data communication to the dispersion unit.
Power input
Input for 24V power supply unit.

Malvern Mastersizer 3000 Specifications

General

Measurement principle	Laser diffraction
Blue laser wavelength	470 nm
Sample dispersion options	Wet and dry dispersion
Data acquisition rate	10 kHz
Particle size range	0.01 to 3500 microns
Laser type	He-Ne and solid state
Accuracy	Better than 1%
Repeatability	Better than 0.5%
Technology	Mie and Fraunhofer theories
Sample dispersion units	Hydro MV, Hydro LV, Aero S
Optical model	Mie theory
Power requirements	100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Detector arrangement	Log-spaced array